"Faith is the bridge which carries us through moments of despair"When the light at the other end of the tunnel has not yet appeared, and there seems to be nothing but darkness........ realizing that "all things must pass".... realizing that "this darkness is simply a cloud floating past in the sky"...... this is faith.In the… Continue reading Faith is……..
Category: Body/Mind – How we use our resources
How the Mind holds on to (clings to) clouds of dis-satisfaction
I think, generally, we are looking for several things from our life. We all wish to experience satisfaction and peace of mind, we wish to be energized and have a sense of direction, we wish to feel balanced, and we wish to sense fullness and warmth. All else is “life contents”and comes and goes..... Instead… Continue reading How the Mind holds on to (clings to) clouds of dis-satisfaction
Breathing and Shikantaza
Excerpt: Zen as Embodiment (9) - Just Breathe! Zazen is correctly described as a practice of "body, breath and mind." All come to play in 'Just Sitting.' We have already discussed "dropping bodymind," so now let's talk about "dropping the breath." Some kinds of meditation practices emphasize doing something unusual with the breath, breathing with… Continue reading Breathing and Shikantaza
Our Anchor
Our anchor.... is the root or grounding, deep inside ourselves, that provides safe harbour to us at all times, and especially in times of turmoil. It is our birthright, bestowed on us by Life (many see it as the breath of the Spirit of God). This root never leaves us nor forsakes us. This is… Continue reading Our Anchor
Be Present….. Attention Attention Attention
Be present..... be here, on the head of the moment..... be fully aware of the present surroundings and how they are flowing by.... don't need to make a bunch of assumptions.... don't need to reflect on what is happening.... there is always something new and wonderful occurring.... pay attention to what IS.... rely on your… Continue reading Be Present….. Attention Attention Attention
Balance … Lack of Balance
i keep reminding myself...... of the importance of balance.... Balance stems from a sense of completeness, leading to a healthy mind. Life's circumstances cannot ever provide us with balance, or a sense of completeness. Balance comes after we learn how to deal with all our inner boogeymen, and realize that we are born with "inner… Continue reading Balance … Lack of Balance
Just thinkin’…. about science and religion and Reality.
Just thinkin...... There are so many levels that we "live" in simultaneously, and each level has its function. Unfortunately, some still believe that the conscious, awake part of our body/mind system is the most important, and the most evolved. Those who believe this, believe that their conscious belief system is also the most important. Those… Continue reading Just thinkin’…. about science and religion and Reality.
Fullness and Freedom is our nature
"Fullness and Freedom is our nature, born inside each one of us, with no conditions. Freedom is our Birthright"...........Our only responsibility is to experience it....... BUT The question immediately arises.... "why is it then, that I spend so many moments not experiencing fullness and freedom then?" The answer is because: "I am waiting on something… Continue reading Fullness and Freedom is our nature
Oceanic Awareness – What does this all mean to “me”! (Level 6)
So.... here "I" am...... i find myself having been born into this Physical World, with a sense that something is missing..... i seem to always be lost in a swirling tornado of needs, desires, dis-satisfaction with my lot in life..... How does some concept of me being born into this World of Physical Things help… Continue reading Oceanic Awareness – What does this all mean to “me”! (Level 6)
Oceanic Awareness – How do we “Practice Living in the Present in Oceanic Awareness”? (Level 5)
If we as humans are in fact Oceanic Awareness experiencing the Physical World, then how does this heal my sense of being Orphaned? If Oceanic Awareness is in fact our "Parent Root", then it would only be reasonable that the senses and experiencing mechanisms this system has developed in me, would be full and complete… Continue reading Oceanic Awareness – How do we “Practice Living in the Present in Oceanic Awareness”? (Level 5)
Reality is Dharma 